Hirscher drives to victory in Kitzbühel with a brilliant second run

Hirscher's run was sensational because it catapulted him from ninth place all the way to the top. The Salzburg man was actually well behind at the halfway point of the race, more than a second behind, but then he turned on the turbo in the decision and achieved his 42nd World Cup victory with a fantastic time. After two runs, Hirscher was 76 hundredths ahead of Dave Ryding from Great Britain, who was second on the day. The 30-year-old, who to the astonishment of many was in the front after the first round, climbed onto the podium in Kitzbühel for the first time in his career. The Russian Alexander Khoroshilov completed the “Stockerl” (+1.11 seconds).

Because Hirscher's worst opponent for the slalom crystal ball, Henrik Kristoffersen, was eliminated in the first run, today's victory was even more worth it. Thanks to the 100 points, the Austrian regained the lead in the discipline rankings and further expanded his lead in the overall rankings.

Gross misses out on a good starting position – the South Tyroleans remain without points “Azzurro” Stefano Gross made a nasty faux pas in the second round. The man from Fassan went into the decision as second at half-time, but fell there after a few goals and had to say goodbye to North Tyrol without any points. After Gross' failure, only two Italians, Giuliano Razzoli and Tommaso Sala, were represented in the final ranking - the two "Azzurri" finished eleventh and 15th respectively.

For the South Tyrolean slalom trio Manfred Mölgg, Patrick Thaler and Riccardo Tonetti, the race was over after the first run. While Mölgg and Thaler were eliminated, Tonetti missed qualifying for the decision in 38th place. Already on Tuesday evening, the local Assen residents have the chance to make amends. Then the next slalom race will take place in Schladming.

Men’s World Cup Slalom in Kitzbühel (AUT) – Final standings: 1. Marcel Hirscher (AUT) 1:45.23 minutes 2. Dave Ryding (GBR) +0.76 3. Alexander Khoroshilov (RUS) +1.11 4. Leif Kristian Haugen (NOR) +1.15 5. Daniel Yule (SUI) +1.61 6. Felix Neureuther (GER) +1.88 7. Erik Read (CAN) +1.92 8. Marco Schwarz (AUT) +1.99 9. Jonathan Nordbotten (NOR) +2.11 10. Alexis Pinturault (FRA) +2.42 11. Giuliano Razzoli (ITA) +2.43

15. Tommaso Sala (ITA) +2.55

not qualified for the second round: 38. Riccardo Tonetti (ITA/Bozen) +3.52 39. Federico Liberatore (ITA) +3.57

eliminated in the first round: Manfred Mölgg (ITA/St. Vigil) Patrick Thaler (ITA/Sarntal) Tommaso Sala (ITA)

eliminated in the second round: Stefano Gross (ITA)

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Hirscher drives to victory in Kitzbühel with a brilliant second run

Top-class decision in the slalom classic on the Ganslernhang in Kitzbühel: Marcel Hirscher delighted the numerous Austrian fans with a sensational second round and took victory ahead of surprise man Dave Ryding.

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